7 Urban Social Networking Websites you SHOULD be on in 2008!
1. XXL Block Talk
http://www.xxlblocktalk.com/
XXL Block Talk gives members the opportunity to post their own blogs and profiles, also gives daily updated videos of artists interviewed in the magazine. This site is great because it gives members the chance to connect with “the global hip-hop community.”
2. Block Savvy
http://www.blocksavvy.com
Block Savvy is a one-stop shop where you can do all your online business - communicate with friends, build social networks, play games, import photos and videos from Flickr.com and YouTube.com, even import your profile data from MySpace. Created by former Roc-A-Fella Exec Damon Dash, you will frequently find exclusives available to members like Jim Jones own Byrdgang Channel.
3. Allhiphop
http://www.allhiphop.com
AllHipHop.com is the most widely read Hip-Hop entity in the world, reaching millions of unique visitors per month. AllHipHop.com has been delivering daily news alerts to music industry tastemakers and hip-hop lovers two-way pagers, cellphones and email addresses since 1998. The Allhiphop community forums offer an excellent place to discuss entertainment, have collective arguments, and musical conversations, and showcase your own talent.
4. Reverb Nation
http://www.reverbnation.com
ReverbNation.com - Designed for artists. Deep, empowering stats and information on your fan base help you make decisions on where to tour and how effectively you are growing your business. Keep your page up to date and export pieces of it to other sites - imagine only having to enter shows one time for all your web locations! And GREAT WIDGETS GALORE!
5. Facebook
http://www.facebook.com
Facebook.com will be rolling out artist pages VERY SOON and you should not miss out on this! Facebook is a social utility that connects you with the people around you. Upload photos • get the latest news from your friends •post videos on your profile • tag your friends • use privacy settings to control who sees your info • join a network to see people who live, study, or work around you (and you can promote show here too!)
Friend Christina: Search For: Ariel Publicity / Christina Duren
6. BlackPlanet
http://www.blackplanet.com
BlackPlanet is the largest online community for African Americans. It is your online source for African American news, community, technology, culture, music, entertainment, and more. BlackPlanet.com is your place to meet and connect with African Americans around the country. Chat or post photos and videos to share your black experience. Look for other African Americans who are sharing theirs—even if you’re searching for news about what’s hot in music, fashion, sports and events or looking for the buzz in music, business, politics and trends.
And Luck Number #7.. RapSpace
http:// www.rapspace.tv/
RapSpace is the world's first and only broadband hangout for the hip hop community. It gives members their own personal online video recording studio and can lay down your rhymes to our beats. With talent scouts surfing the site artists can showcase their skills and be discovered.
HERE’S TO YOUR SUCCESS!!!
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
HOT 97's Whose Next Live Showcase - ARE THEY REALLY NEXT??
So last night if you were following my twitter :) twitter.com/cyberprurban you would know I went to the Hot 97's Whose Next Live Showcase at SOB's.
My friend's friend was working the door so we got in free YAY!!! (always love those words)
Show started about ehhh 8 30 I got there hmm maybe 10. Kind of happy that I did because as I walked in the opener showcase acts on stage were 3 dudes one with no shirt on ( a little scary lol) screaming Jersey but sounded like straight SOUTHERN rappers. That alone left an impression in my head on where this night was headed.
First stop DRINKS!!! :)
SO as I tuned them out a tad was actually was there to see the main acts which featured Teyana Taylor, Masta Ace and Wordsworth frm EMC, and Consequence (who brought a special surprise guest** which really made my night)
The sad thing about all the openers I paid attention to NONE of them which hmm in audience perspective was NOT GOOD. My friend whispered in my ear "They are all so wack" which brought to my mind how the HELL is HOT 97 choosing WHOSE NEXT because honestly speaking the ones tonite YEA,NOT SO MUCH!!!
Ok there was actually one opener that caught my attention enough for me to find him on myspace which really takes ALOT out of me.
His name is Sha Stimuli a Brooklyn Rapper who actually said actual words that meant something. A bit of his bio reads:
In 2004, critics proclaimed Stimuli to be the "next best thing to come out of Brooklyn since Biggie and Jay-Z.. after he released his second mix-tape, "Follow My Lead". His witty, complex verses made listeners quickly press rewind. In 2005, staying loyal to his fans Stimuli dropped "Switch Sides", a CD/DVD combination where he masters the art of storytelling. With his street credibility and industry recognition growing, Stimuli caught the eye of Lenny S, then A & R of Virgin Records. Under the direction and support of his former management team CUT Entertainment, and in conjunction with his production company Underworld Music, Stimuli soon negotiated a deal with the major record label.
Check out his myspace page for more info myspace.com/shastimuli
SO MOVING ON...
First HEADLINER
-Teyana Taylor
I've seen this girl ALL OVER THE INTERNET but had not heard her song not once. Her hit singe "google me" reminds me of a Missy track updated.
I was talking to one of the guys in the audience who is part of her camp and his words were "yea, she is the next big thing"
The performance was eh.blah.iveseenthisamilliontimes BUT she does have an EXOTIC image that can take her far as well as millionaire Pharrell backing her up which could take her even further.
The entire performance lasted about a good 20 minutes complete with back up dancers and all I could focus on was her 6 pack abs (note to self: get back into the gym)
Masta Ace and Wordsworth 1/2 of the group EMC came and did their thing quite well. There are so many underrated hip hop artists out there getting no love but we've got GOOGLE ME getting spins everywhere
I felt a little bad because half of the performance was PLUGGING their album so PLEASE go out and get that IMMEDIATELY.
Consequence got on stage. Not a big fan but I woke up when ** Q-Tip hopped on stage. Mind you the whole time they had been plugging a surprise guest. Kind of knew it would be him since I was standing next to him 75% of the night thinking when is he gonna get on stage already.
Afta he left the stage I made my way to the exit Consequence was still performing but it was late and I had to be up early the next day.
All together a pretty good show. Met more cool people in the audience then the one's on the stage. Hadn't been to SOB's in a while either.
Might even go to The Cool Kids show at SOBS on April 6th and see what all that hype is about :)
If your going hit me up christina@arielpublicity.com
-Peace & Blessings
My friend's friend was working the door so we got in free YAY!!! (always love those words)
Show started about ehhh 8 30 I got there hmm maybe 10. Kind of happy that I did because as I walked in the opener showcase acts on stage were 3 dudes one with no shirt on ( a little scary lol) screaming Jersey but sounded like straight SOUTHERN rappers. That alone left an impression in my head on where this night was headed.
First stop DRINKS!!! :)
SO as I tuned them out a tad was actually was there to see the main acts which featured Teyana Taylor, Masta Ace and Wordsworth frm EMC, and Consequence (who brought a special surprise guest** which really made my night)
The sad thing about all the openers I paid attention to NONE of them which hmm in audience perspective was NOT GOOD. My friend whispered in my ear "They are all so wack" which brought to my mind how the HELL is HOT 97 choosing WHOSE NEXT because honestly speaking the ones tonite YEA,NOT SO MUCH!!!
Ok there was actually one opener that caught my attention enough for me to find him on myspace which really takes ALOT out of me.
His name is Sha Stimuli a Brooklyn Rapper who actually said actual words that meant something. A bit of his bio reads:
In 2004, critics proclaimed Stimuli to be the "next best thing to come out of Brooklyn since Biggie and Jay-Z.. after he released his second mix-tape, "Follow My Lead". His witty, complex verses made listeners quickly press rewind. In 2005, staying loyal to his fans Stimuli dropped "Switch Sides", a CD/DVD combination where he masters the art of storytelling. With his street credibility and industry recognition growing, Stimuli caught the eye of Lenny S, then A & R of Virgin Records. Under the direction and support of his former management team CUT Entertainment, and in conjunction with his production company Underworld Music, Stimuli soon negotiated a deal with the major record label.
Check out his myspace page for more info myspace.com/shastimuli
SO MOVING ON...
First HEADLINER
-Teyana Taylor
I've seen this girl ALL OVER THE INTERNET but had not heard her song not once. Her hit singe "google me" reminds me of a Missy track updated.
I was talking to one of the guys in the audience who is part of her camp and his words were "yea, she is the next big thing"
The performance was eh.blah.iveseenthisamilliontimes BUT she does have an EXOTIC image that can take her far as well as millionaire Pharrell backing her up which could take her even further.
The entire performance lasted about a good 20 minutes complete with back up dancers and all I could focus on was her 6 pack abs (note to self: get back into the gym)
Masta Ace and Wordsworth 1/2 of the group EMC came and did their thing quite well. There are so many underrated hip hop artists out there getting no love but we've got GOOGLE ME getting spins everywhere
I felt a little bad because half of the performance was PLUGGING their album so PLEASE go out and get that IMMEDIATELY.
Consequence got on stage. Not a big fan but I woke up when ** Q-Tip hopped on stage. Mind you the whole time they had been plugging a surprise guest. Kind of knew it would be him since I was standing next to him 75% of the night thinking when is he gonna get on stage already.
Afta he left the stage I made my way to the exit Consequence was still performing but it was late and I had to be up early the next day.
All together a pretty good show. Met more cool people in the audience then the one's on the stage. Hadn't been to SOB's in a while either.
Might even go to The Cool Kids show at SOBS on April 6th and see what all that hype is about :)
If your going hit me up christina@arielpublicity.com
-Peace & Blessings
Sunday, February 24, 2008
How To Sell 1,000 Singles a Week On iTunes
With all this Social Networking talk here is a great blog posting from Ariel Publicity..
Read/Learn/IMULATE!!!!
http://arielpublicity.com/blog/?p=40
Read/Learn/IMULATE!!!!
http://arielpublicity.com/blog/?p=40
How to CORRECTLY use Social Networking Sites
I find each to be a step by step process in making your VIRAL marketing the best it can be!
Well lets get started!!!
As an indie artist the first thing thats pops into mind is to RUN to Myspace and create a profile. Yes online networking sites is a great way get your name out to the masses.
These days i've found some great social networking sites
1. Myspace
2. Facebook
3. Reverb Nation
4. Last.fm
5. Imeem
JUST TO NAME A FEW but as you will find there are TONS out there.
In essence creating these sites can be seen as public relations, NO you may not be connecting your music to newspapers, magazines, etc but you are connecting with fans.
First lets talk about Public Relations. I'm here to put the biggest myth to sleep NO PR DOES NOT EQUAL SALES. PR equals Mine Share & Public Awareness. Out of sight out of mind is TRUE!
Your main reason to create a social networking site is to:
Directly connect and re-connect with your fans
The common mistake that I see ALL the time is that artist starts creating their page by adding thousands of half naked girls just to get there friend list up. Or there is no thinking behind who they friend but just RANDOMLY friending any and everyone who will click approve. WRONG!
-Are these really your fans?
-Do you even think they are remotely interested in your music?
One way to properly find the right group of people who will interact with you on the level that you want them to is to go to those pages of artist you feel you are similar to or sound like and reach out to them.
For Example: If you have a Kanye West rap style reach out to the hundreds of thousands of friends that he already has and send a message quick and sweet. Which can read: “If you like music like Kanye's then you might like mine. Take a listen and let me know what you think.” Those words don't have to particularly be used but you can see the jist of it.
Now that you are finding the RIGHT people....
1. Build an EMAIL LIST
Here is a way to connect with fans outside of the actual social networking page. Your email list actually a group of potential “sales” and you shout treat expanding your email list as one of the most important marketing activities, second only to actually creating your social networking page.
Always remember the more effort you put into developing your email list, the more potential sales you may have.
GIVE THEM A GIFT
People don't just like to give their email addresses online (an with good reason nowadays!) Give them a gift to sign up, offer them something in return, such as an exclusive FREE mp3, or they can be automatically signed up for an ongoing band contest.
MAKE IT EASY
Don't make them jump through hoops and hurdles to sign up. A wonderful service Fanbridge provides email list management as well as an html format for you to stick it right onto your social networking page. Don't ask for too much name, email address, and url to their page on the site is enough to keep in contact with them.
ASSURE THEM PRIVACY
With online scams running rampant assure them that all email address will be kept private and only used for you to keep in contact with them.
2.START A NEWSLETTER!
Now that you have started creating your email list it is IMPORTANT to now begin CONSISTENTLY connecting with your fans.
Keep your fans INFORMED. Your newsletter can give updates about upcoming shows, new releases, and appearances (print, radio, Internet and TV) It'll keep your fans engaged whether you're in the studio or on the road.
Make it a goal to at least twice a month send out a newsletter keeping your fans updated on the new things that are going on with your music or any new up and coming things.
There is an awesome service Band Letter that can do it all for you www.bandletter.com
For just $29.97 per month, they will do the following for you:
1.Design a “Band Letter” for you, using your favorite photos and producing graphics to promote your music, MySpace page, etc.
2.Manage your email list (up to 2,000 email addresses).
3.Build your newsletter for you each month and send it out to your fans. You send us the text and photos, we’ll handle everything else!
4.The newsletter will be put together in both HTML and Text formats, so for those who can’t see HTML emails, they’ll still get a nicely formatted text version.
There’s no long-term commitment, you are free to cancel at any time!
IT'S JUST THAT EASY!
LAST AND FINAL STEP.... but in my opinion one of thie BIGGEST Task
3. Give fans a reason to COME BACK!
Once you have friends on your page, give them a reason to come back. Yes, you got that initial contact for them to friend/add you NOW WHAT!
*Interaction is KEY*
Consistently keeping in contact with your fans will keep them coming back!
Yes SEND those birthday comments!
Yes SEND those thank you for the add comments!
As I was reading Andrew Dubber's free e-book 20 Things you Must Know about Music Online, which I highly suggest to all music artists.
One of his posts read the words FREQUENCY IS EVERYTHING! This post was based on an artist website but the same can be connected to an artists social networking page.
Read more on Andrew Dubber here at http://www.newmusicstrategies.com great way to find new media and online strategies for the music business
Here are few ways to consistently keep your page updated:
1. Live twitter updates http://www.twitter.com
Your fans want to know what your doing/eating/thinking. Make them feel special as if they are apart of your life.
"Twitter is an ingenious solution that will give your fans more of you and it takes less than 3 minutes a day to stay on top of without your computer!"- Ariel Hyatt, President of Ariel Publicity
Read this awesome article by Ariel Hyatt on “10 Reasons Why Every Musician Should Join Twitter NOW”
http://arielcyberpr.wordpress.com/2007/08/28/10-reasons-why-every-musician-should-join-twitter-now/
2. Upload you tube videos
Yes those funny videos of you and your band doing something fun will make your fans love you even more. Make them feel like they are getting something EXCLUSIVE. Sure have someone tape a few live shows this can come in handy when trying to get them to come out to a show when you are playing in their town. Show them you can REALLY ROCK live!
Connecting with your fans should be your main objective. Think of it as your job. You don't make yourself aware consistently in the minds of your fans then YES you will be forgotten!
NOW GO CREATE THOSE PROFILES!!! :)
Well lets get started!!!
As an indie artist the first thing thats pops into mind is to RUN to Myspace and create a profile. Yes online networking sites is a great way get your name out to the masses.
These days i've found some great social networking sites
1. Myspace
2. Facebook
3. Reverb Nation
4. Last.fm
5. Imeem
JUST TO NAME A FEW but as you will find there are TONS out there.
In essence creating these sites can be seen as public relations, NO you may not be connecting your music to newspapers, magazines, etc but you are connecting with fans.
First lets talk about Public Relations. I'm here to put the biggest myth to sleep NO PR DOES NOT EQUAL SALES. PR equals Mine Share & Public Awareness. Out of sight out of mind is TRUE!
Your main reason to create a social networking site is to:
Directly connect and re-connect with your fans
The common mistake that I see ALL the time is that artist starts creating their page by adding thousands of half naked girls just to get there friend list up. Or there is no thinking behind who they friend but just RANDOMLY friending any and everyone who will click approve. WRONG!
-Are these really your fans?
-Do you even think they are remotely interested in your music?
One way to properly find the right group of people who will interact with you on the level that you want them to is to go to those pages of artist you feel you are similar to or sound like and reach out to them.
For Example: If you have a Kanye West rap style reach out to the hundreds of thousands of friends that he already has and send a message quick and sweet. Which can read: “If you like music like Kanye's then you might like mine. Take a listen and let me know what you think.” Those words don't have to particularly be used but you can see the jist of it.
Now that you are finding the RIGHT people....
1. Build an EMAIL LIST
Here is a way to connect with fans outside of the actual social networking page. Your email list actually a group of potential “sales” and you shout treat expanding your email list as one of the most important marketing activities, second only to actually creating your social networking page.
Always remember the more effort you put into developing your email list, the more potential sales you may have.
GIVE THEM A GIFT
People don't just like to give their email addresses online (an with good reason nowadays!) Give them a gift to sign up, offer them something in return, such as an exclusive FREE mp3, or they can be automatically signed up for an ongoing band contest.
MAKE IT EASY
Don't make them jump through hoops and hurdles to sign up. A wonderful service Fanbridge provides email list management as well as an html format for you to stick it right onto your social networking page. Don't ask for too much name, email address, and url to their page on the site is enough to keep in contact with them.
ASSURE THEM PRIVACY
With online scams running rampant assure them that all email address will be kept private and only used for you to keep in contact with them.
2.START A NEWSLETTER!
Now that you have started creating your email list it is IMPORTANT to now begin CONSISTENTLY connecting with your fans.
Keep your fans INFORMED. Your newsletter can give updates about upcoming shows, new releases, and appearances (print, radio, Internet and TV) It'll keep your fans engaged whether you're in the studio or on the road.
Make it a goal to at least twice a month send out a newsletter keeping your fans updated on the new things that are going on with your music or any new up and coming things.
There is an awesome service Band Letter that can do it all for you www.bandletter.com
For just $29.97 per month, they will do the following for you:
1.Design a “Band Letter” for you, using your favorite photos and producing graphics to promote your music, MySpace page, etc.
2.Manage your email list (up to 2,000 email addresses).
3.Build your newsletter for you each month and send it out to your fans. You send us the text and photos, we’ll handle everything else!
4.The newsletter will be put together in both HTML and Text formats, so for those who can’t see HTML emails, they’ll still get a nicely formatted text version.
There’s no long-term commitment, you are free to cancel at any time!
IT'S JUST THAT EASY!
LAST AND FINAL STEP.... but in my opinion one of thie BIGGEST Task
3. Give fans a reason to COME BACK!
Once you have friends on your page, give them a reason to come back. Yes, you got that initial contact for them to friend/add you NOW WHAT!
*Interaction is KEY*
Consistently keeping in contact with your fans will keep them coming back!
Yes SEND those birthday comments!
Yes SEND those thank you for the add comments!
As I was reading Andrew Dubber's free e-book 20 Things you Must Know about Music Online, which I highly suggest to all music artists.
One of his posts read the words FREQUENCY IS EVERYTHING! This post was based on an artist website but the same can be connected to an artists social networking page.
Read more on Andrew Dubber here at http://www.newmusicstrategies.com great way to find new media and online strategies for the music business
Here are few ways to consistently keep your page updated:
1. Live twitter updates http://www.twitter.com
Your fans want to know what your doing/eating/thinking. Make them feel special as if they are apart of your life.
"Twitter is an ingenious solution that will give your fans more of you and it takes less than 3 minutes a day to stay on top of without your computer!"- Ariel Hyatt, President of Ariel Publicity
Read this awesome article by Ariel Hyatt on “10 Reasons Why Every Musician Should Join Twitter NOW”
http://arielcyberpr.wordpress.com/2007/08/28/10-reasons-why-every-musician-should-join-twitter-now/
2. Upload you tube videos
Yes those funny videos of you and your band doing something fun will make your fans love you even more. Make them feel like they are getting something EXCLUSIVE. Sure have someone tape a few live shows this can come in handy when trying to get them to come out to a show when you are playing in their town. Show them you can REALLY ROCK live!
Connecting with your fans should be your main objective. Think of it as your job. You don't make yourself aware consistently in the minds of your fans then YES you will be forgotten!
NOW GO CREATE THOSE PROFILES!!! :)
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